Foundations of Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice - Tapa dura

Supported by new research as well as existing literature, "Foundations of Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice" presents the first cohesive textbook/reference for Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) practitioners. In seven units, this book discusses every aspect of CNS practice, from its historical foundations to designing and evaluating interventions for targeted etiologies. The book includes sections on client care, promoting innovation, program planning and evaluation, coaching, teaching, and leadership, product evaluation, mentoring, and EBP. A special unit focuses on 'tools of the trade' including skills for finding and negotiating employment and tips on publication and project management. Finally, the book presents a number of models for specialty practice. This book presents all aspects of CNS in a comprehensive textbook and reference. It includes the finest experts in the field among contributors and text. It offers an easy-to-navigate format that highlights core competencies and practice outcomes. It includes discussion questions, analysis and synthesis exercises. It emphasizes clinical application considerations. It presents four models of care and twelve exemplars of practice.

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